A Better Environment Starts On Your Plate: Join Stop Food Waste Day

26 April is stop food waste day! That means it is time to create more awareness around sustainable food practices.

Reducing food waste is a global challenge that we all need to work on. As a society, we waste a lot of food while there are people going hungry. It is important to be aware of this problem and take steps to reduce food waste.

How much food is wasted?

According to recent figures, around a third of all food produced worldwide is wasted. This is a huge amount! There are several causes of food waste, such as surpluses in restaurants, food that is past its sell-by date, and unsold products in supermarkets.

Why is food waste a problem?

Food waste is a problem for several reasons. First, there is the problem of hunger. There are millions of people going hungry every day when there is enough food to feed them. Second, there is the ecological problem. When food is wasted, energy, water and other natural resources that were needed to produce that food are also wasted. This has a negative impact on the environment.

How can we reduce food waste?

There are several ways to reduce food waste. One is to raise awareness among people. People need to be aware of the problem and take action to reduce their own food waste. This can be achieved through education campaigns and awareness initiatives.

Another way to reduce food waste is by encouraging donation programmes. Supermarkets and restaurants can donate their unsold products to food banks and charities. This way, food waste is reduced and people in need are helped.

Finally, we can reduce food waste through changes in food production and distribution. Producers and retailers can implement better systems to reduce surpluses and unsold products.

Tips to reduce food waste

• Make a shopping list and buy only what you need.
• Plan your meals ahead and cook only what you need.
• Store food properly to prevent spoilage.
• Use your senses to determine if food is still good and don’t be guided by expiry dates.
• Make use of food leftovers to create new meals. Leftovers can often still be put to good use in soups, stews and salads.
• Share your food with others. If you’ve cooked too much, share it with family, friends or neighbours.
• Make use of a compost pile. Composting is an effective way to turn food scraps into fertile soil.

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